Author Topic: Chip Install How-to?? (Read 3236 times)

318idol · « **on:** February 15, 2010, 01:19:32 PM »

Has anyone put together chip install how-to article? I know where the DME is, but not sure how to remove it. There's a plastic cover over it. Tips?

I have a new MarkD chip. Eager to try it out.

Also, should I get a grounding strap to work in the innards? Thanks, Gary

RED IS 91 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2010, 04:01:58 PM »

http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/JF-Tech/BMW_E30_3_Series_performance_chip_install.htm

318idol · « **Reply #2 on:** February 16, 2010, 12:33:23 PM »

Thanks...I saw that...but no photos. I'm sure I can figure it out. Is the grounding strap necessary? Or are there other ways to prevent static electricity from being an issue?

RED IS 91 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 16, 2010, 02:14:14 PM »

It's like working on a home computer ,when you sit down or work on it ground yourself to something before you work on it. avoid things that cause static electricity like wool clothes or a rug .Just touch something metal before you start to work on it so you discharge yourself.
good luck

more reading http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43659&highlight=replacing+chip

There's a pic of the chip installed in this thread......scroll down
http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=74529

ecuconnections · « **Reply #4 on:** February 17, 2010, 12:34:09 PM »

http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10635